He doesn't even move the same with you on him. You're right, he's still a little on the fore, but sooooo much better. You did a good job riding him. I'd go back and ride him a few more times, make sure you really do click and that he improves with your good riding.

If your horse says no, you either asked the wrong question or asked the question wrong

And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse

There is something wonky behind, vet check him! The way his confirmation and movement is I don't think he will be able to handle the collection and is most suited to lower level hunters and Dressage to only about first level.
But he's cute and if he vets at 4k he would be a nice horse to train up and sell in a few years. He is not however what I would consider a Dressage prospect.Posted via Mobile Device

For me, he is so much better in the second video, but he's still awful long and motoring from the front.
You can see he dishes slightly with the front, if he toes out on the hind legs? He doesn't look to come down 'straight' to me, thats the best way I can describe it if I'm honest!

He seems lovely, but I have to say I don't pay as much as they want. Its a lot of money for an allrounder, I wouldn't say he has outstanding dressage potential.

With retraining, a dentist -sigh- and a trim -big sigh- he may turn out lovely for you! It depends on what you want to do, and how far you want to go.

My advice would be check out other horses before you settle, same price, higher price, same age, slightly older.
I tried out a horse 2k out of my initial price bracket and you could tell the difference. Also, ask your trainer whether the horse is worth the price they're wanting for it.

It has been hard, and there's been few horses that I can try out at my maximum budget... Dressage horses are apparently rare here, that fall within my budget. And I've been looking at no specific breed, just any and all that appear!

Seriously, though, anyone in the Vancouver, BC area that wants a jumper... I've passed over some amazing ones!

Everything happens for a reason, and you will find the right one, or the right one will find you! Chin up though!
You can always look at something like I did with Duffy, something that needs TLC and work, but in the long run will make a super duper horse. Have you tried widening your search, or using a well known, non dodgy dealer in your area to help you find one?

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